View III

1998

Ruth Fine

Associated Names
Ruth Fine

Artist, American, born 1941

The image consists of a central rectangular section with swirling lines, geometric shapes, and overlapping forms, creating an abstract composition. Various shades of gray are used, contributing to a textured appearance. The abstract nature of the artwork allows viewers to associate the elements with familiar objects, like leaves in the wind or a mosaic pattern. The rest of the page is white, emphasizing the central scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    spitbite aquatint, soft ground etching, and drypoint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Fine and Doris Simmelink

  • Dimensions

    image: 11.3 × 16.3 cm (4 7/16 × 6 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 38.1 × 28.8 cm (15 × 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.80.15

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; gift to NGA, 2021

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Ruth Fine 1998" lower right margin, graphite. "3/14 View III" lower left margin, graphite.

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